Bentyl and Xenical drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride) and Xenical (orlistat). Common drug interactions include diarrhoea among females and dermatitis among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Bentyl and Xenical. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bentyl?

Bentyl has active ingredients of dicyclomine hydrochloride. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 10,754 Bentyl users. Check the latest studies of Bentyl.

What is Xenical?

Xenical has active ingredients of orlistat. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 11,722 Xenical users. Check the latest studies of Xenical.

On Jul, 26, 2026

13 people who take Bentyl and Xenical together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Bentyl and Xenical, by gender? *:

female:

Diarrhoea
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
Pain
Cholecystitis chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder)
Vomiting
Abdominal distension
Abdominal pain upper
Defaecation urgency (a sudden compelling urge to defecate)
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)

male:

Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it)
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Erythema multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Pyrexia (fever)
Sore throat (pain or irritation of the throat)
Steatorrhoea (presence of excess fat in faeces)
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)

What are the common drug interactions of Bentyl and Xenical, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Anxiety
Cholecystitis chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder)
Diarrhoea
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Emotional distress
General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
Vomiting

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Steatorrhoea (presence of excess fat in faeces)
Defaecation urgency (a sudden compelling urge to defecate)
Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two)
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Abdominal pain upper
Bartholin's abscess (infection of one or both of the two bartholin's glands, which are located one on either side of the opening of the vagina)
Biliary dyskinesia (motility disorder that affects the gallbladder and sphincter of oddi)
Cholecystitis chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder)
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it)

40-49:

Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal distension
Diarrhoea
Faecal incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool)
Faeces discoloured
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
Pain
Steatorrhoea (presence of excess fat in faeces)

50-59:

Rectal bleeding (bleeding from rectum)
Steatorrhoea (presence of excess fat in faeces)

60+:

Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Steatorrhoea (presence of excess fat in faeces)
Pain
Urinary tract infection
Vomiting
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain upper
Depressed mood
Diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 2 people, 15.38%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 2 people, 15.38%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.69%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 1 person, 7.69%
Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.69%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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